Ryan Braun –
"I wish I had the ability to go back and change things
and do things a lot differently. Unfortunately, I can't do that. All I can do
is move on, try to do everything in my power to earn people's trust and respect
and support. I don't anticipate winning back everybody's support, but I
certainly intend to do everything in my power to do that. "I won't stop
trying."
Mack – I think a simple ‘I’m sorry’ could have
been added here, but there was none.
I would love to see the Mets wind up with this
guy even though you know how I feel about liars and druggies (I want a one-year
suspension with loss of pay). Still, his current suspension is what the league
deals out so we have to live with it.
I have no problem with the contract… $19-20mil
per year through 2020. This is David Wright kind of money and that’s fine with me. You can
put this guy in left field the day he arrives (hey, time it with the arrival of
Noah
Syndergaard).
I would build a package around Daniel Murphy, Cesar Puello, and Rafael Montero. That might be enough
if you take on the full salary. Things get cleared up real quick… your starting
outfield is Chris Young, Juan Lagares and Braun, and Wilmer Flores plays second.
I’m not sure who leads off buy 2-3-4-5-6-7 is
Flores, Wright, Braun, Young, Davis, and d’Arnaud.
Thoughts?
We
haven’t checked into the winter results in quite a while, so let’s see who’s doing what where.
CF Juan Lagares continues to impress in
the DWL, sometimes leading the league with his .356/.391/.436/.827 stat line. Wilmer Flores is just getting going,
but he’s playing second base and hitting .750 (6-8). On the downside, Jordany Valdespin looks like he’s
bottoming out with his 84-AB, .190 output for Licey (DWL). Pitching wise, Marcos Camarena has impressed (13-G,
15.2-IP, 1.72, 0.64) and newcomer Joel Carrero is doing well (9-G, 8.1-IP, 11-K, 2.16) in the
DWL. One last thing… Jeurys Familia is now pitching in the DWL (1.0-IP, 0.00) after
a full stint in the Arizona League.
Raymond
Bureau -
For the first time since 1998, the Colorado Rockies have to
find a first baseman. Future Hall-of-Famer Todd Helton retired after the 2013
season ended, leaving the Rockies in the unfamiliar situation. No one can fully
replace Helton, but someone needs to try. According to Troy
Renck of The Denver Post, the Rockies have two very good options in
mind: Justin Morneau and James Loney. http://sportsinjuryalert.com/rockies-rumors-justin-morneau-1st-choice-for-1b-james-loney-2nd/#31Jq4QRZvQlEzjBc.99
Mack – The deeper we go into the Hot Stove
season, the more we see that both Lucas Duda and Ike Davis’ name just doesn’t come up as a first base
option to teams looking for a new one. No, the Mets are stuck with this problem
and the only way out is to get back into the head of Davis and get it screwed
on correctly. I’m telling you… all he has to do is get off to a good start and
get the fans and beat reporters behind him and he will be the first baseman we
all dreamed he would be the day the Mets drafted him.
Kristie
Ackert -
Two agents representing
players the Mets have talked to this offseason admitted privately that the
ballpark’s reputation is something that their clients have had questions about
this offseason. “It’s something that is still in the (players’) heads out
there, that it’s a tough park to hit in,” said one agent, who requested
anonymity to protect his clients. “They see what David
Wright went through there and it makes them a little nervous I
think.” http://www.nydailynews.com/sports/baseball/mets/lost-citi-mets-cavernous-park-bad-rep-article-1.1531646#ixzz2m3hdelrX
Mack – Some things never change and, until
someone hits 35-40 home runs playing for the New York Mets, the free agents
will always blame part of the problem on the dimensions of the field.
Why do I feel like Tejada is going to be our leadoff hitter on opening day?
ReplyDeleteIf the Mets are going to a weak hitting shortstop, i'd rather it be Tovar. Enjoy your morning report. But I think the Brewers would want Ike in the deal aswell .
ReplyDeleteSpeaking of shortstops, who do you think the Dodgers would want for Dee Gordon?
Atleast he is a burner compared to Tejada or Tovar.
Here is what i'd like to see.
ReplyDelete1 sign Arroyo
2 trade Murphy and Leathersich to the Dodgers for Dee Gordon and Doc Pederson
3 trade Ike Montero Puello and Pill to Milwaukee for Braun.
Giving this the opening day roster.
Gordon-Lagares-Wright-Braun-Duda-Young-Flores-dArnaud bench of EYjr-tejada-MDD-Satan-Recker. Rotation Niese-Wheeler-Arroyo-Gee-Mejia Pen Parnell-Black-Familia- Edgin-Rice-Torres-Walters
Mack - the Brewers aren't in sell now mode with Braun, so the package needs to be a lot more enticing. Ike, Syndergaard and a third very good chip would be needed. I'd do it and not think twice.
ReplyDeleteCan Mack's Mets and all the other blogs get together and stage a strike outside citifield when tickets go on sale. So we can protest what we all feel needs to be done, and that’s to get rid of this ownership!!!! We have to speak up more than we have. Unless we make a big stink the comissioner and everyone else will not listen.
ReplyDeleteHere is a my small list of reasons why they should sell
1) The Madoff Scam- b.s. they didn’t know
2) They don’t have money- but they still charge us tops in the league for tickets and tv subscriptions
3) They are not allocating enough $$$ from SNY to the ball club- Cablevision was probably giving us more 10 years ago
4) The Wilpons always put their foot in their mouths- by saying the wrong thing all of the time
5) By building citifield as a homage to more Brooklyn dodgers memorabilia than NY mets stuff
6) by letting Reyes walk without even making an offer
7) How is it possible that the Yankees have more than double our payroll when we play in the same city
8) We keep losing fans to our crosstown rivals when we had just as many fans as them just 15 years ago
9) How can they afford to build anything across the street from Citi if they have no $$$$
10) And how they didn’t retire Mike Piazzas number is beyond me
Please feel free to add more because I probably missed a ton more. I also think single game tickets at the stadium go on sale after the new year, so we should have time to organize this pretty well.
What do we need to organize something this big? We always talk the talk, now lets walk the walk.
Ernest - You may get your wish, especially if the Mets sign another power bat for the oF
ReplyDeleteAnonymous #1 - the Dodgers need a third baseman. You would have to build a package around Daniel Murphy and probably include a young pitcher like Montero
ReplyDeleteAnonymous #2 -
ReplyDeleteIn this market, Murphy and Leather would probably only get you one of those guys
Jack - the Mets can get a Braun deal done if they want to. The Brewers want no part of him. He's toxic in that town now.
ReplyDeleteJohn Zozo -
ReplyDeleteBloggers have just begun to get recognized as real reporters and are receiving press passes for spring training and other events. They are not going to join together for a protest.
In addition, many don't get along with each other.
Lastly, John... email me at macksmets@gmail.com if you'd like to become a write here on Mack's Mets. I'd love you to join us.